Life
William Holman Hunt, the extraordinary artist who communicated Christian truth
One of the sad features of much art of all kinds is that many artists, however skilful, ultimately have nothing to say. That's never the case with Holman Hunt.
A fifth of Christians experience loneliness on a daily basis
Loneliness is being experienced by 31% of U.S. adults daily and Christians aren't doing much better, new research from the Barna Group suggests.
Archbishop of York explores the place of Mary in the Christmas story
Stephen Cottrell said "the most astonishingly beautiful part of the story of Advent and Christmas" was Mary's 'yes' to the angel.
Getting back to where we once belonged
In reconstituting the Let It Be sessions as a period of goodness and innocence, Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' touches our innate desire for salvation.
Theos report highlights link between marriage and poverty
The benefit of marriage and "stable household relationships" is being sidelined in the national debate about economic inequality, according to a new report from Theos.
Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll
Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.
The gift of childlike curiosity
As we end 2021 and step into 2022 - despite the world still filled with uncertainty and possible fear as to what a post-pandemic world might look like - we are called to open our eyes to the world again with curiosity, wonder and all of what God is looking to unlock for us and those around us.
Waiting with hope this Advent season
As Advent begins, Claire Musters recognises the difficult year many of us have had but encourages us with suggestions of how we can still look forward with expectation and hope
Making room for Jesus this Advent
As we journey through this Advent season, may we remember that we live in a world of overindulgence, over-commitment, premature multiplication, and shortcuts, and shortcuts almost always lead to compromise.
Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds
Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.
World's most premature baby was born 3 weeks before UK abortion limit
Curtis Means was born 19 weeks early and weighing seven times less than an average full-term newborn.
People are open but the Church is being held back by 'really bad PR', says Guvna B
MOBO Award winning rapper and broadcaster Guvna B is on a mission to present people with a more accurate picture of the Church than "people in robes singing 'Kumbaya, My Lord'".
Will Smith says success in life is down to his faith
Smith, who is back in movie theatres with his latest film "King Richard", discussed his faith during a sitdown interview with preacher and producer DeVon Franklin.
Christmas and the extra present it can give to people living with dementia
Memories of Christmas can restore a person with dementia's sense of identity and strengthen their faith.
London church leaders challenged with call to holiness
Over 1,000 church leaders from across London gathered near the O2 in London on Monday to think afresh about the call to evangelism.
Staying faithful when you really just want the cup to pass
I wish I could say that I am some superhero of faith. However, the reality is that I just want this cup to pass.